Working Alongside Others

Specialist Cancer Nurses

The Specialist Cancer Nurses work with patients in Trafford General Hospital and across the Trafford community.

All these Nurses (e.g. gynaecological, gastro-intestinal, lung etc) provide information, support and symptom management to patients from diagnosis and throughout their treatment. They can also assist with communication between the treatment centres and the patients at home.

The Specialist Nurses also offer emotional and psychological support, not only to cancer patients but also to their carers and relatives.

Specialist Occupational Therapy Service

This service focuses on activities of daily living and rehabilitation for clients – primarily in their own home environment. The emphasis is on ability, not disability, and the service provides aids and adaptations to make every day life easier to manage. The belief is that rehabilitation can be achieved, no matter how limited a person’s physical ability is.

The aim is to fully support people at home, and the Occupational Therapy service work closely with the Macmillan Nursing Team. Each client is assessed taking into account all of their physical and social circumstances, with particular support for anxiety and fatigue.

Palliative Care Team – Macmillan Nurses

The Macmillan Nurses aim to provide specialist palliative care and support for patients, carers and other health and social care professionals involved in a patients care.

They provide:

Expert information, advice and support to help improve the lives of people with cancer and other life limiting conditions

Advice and support to other health care professionals

Education to improve care given by health care professionals

They also work collaboratively with other health care professionals in providing support from diagnosis to end of life.

Specialist Palliative Care Co-ordinator

The Specialist Palliative Care Co-ordinator supports patients with children who may require emotional support due to:

Psychological and social care needs

Complex family dynamics

Children’s bereavement issues

The Co-ordinator works closely with:

Schools

Health care professionals

Other agencies that deal with the patient and their families

Vulnerable adults

In addition, the Co-ordinator contributes to the palliative care education and support of generic Social Workers, and provides education around the needs of young people affected by life limiting illnesses and bereavement.

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Client Comments

The Centre is excellent. When you walk through the doors you can feel the calm and everyone always has a smile. From the bottom of my heart thank you to each and every one of you.

As soon as you walk into the Centre you can feel the calming and peaceful atmosphere. Everyone was very helpful, compassionate and supportive and I felt that I could have approached any of the staff for help or advice. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to have had the benefit of the Centre’s help and support.

I feel the Centre does a wonderful job in meeting the needs of anyone going through a very difficult time, and I can only express my thanks to everyone concerned.

I found the Centre most helpful in coping with the problems around my husbands illness. I would just like to say many thanks for all the help you have given me and my family.

I was very pleased with the way I was welcomed. Made to feel that I counted for something, that I and my opinions were valid. I have had only good experiences here and count my blessing for the Centre and thank everyone who helped me.

All the staff I met throughout my visits were very courteous and friendly. The Centre gives out a feeling of relaxing atmosphere and friendliness. A very caring Centre, it was like having your own family with you.

I was so impressed with the Centre and the staff, they make you feel at ease. The surroundings were marvellous, I will recommend it to anyone.

I cannot fault any of the advice, help and care I received from all the staff. They have made my life so much better.

When I was at my lowest point I found help, support and guidance. Thank you all so much.

I went from feeling depressed and guilty about cheating cancer, to a happier and confident person

I feel the Centre does a wonderful job in meeting the needs of anyone going through a very difficult time

Over the sessions, I gradually felt more relaxed and happier each time I visited and eventually felt I was back in control of my life and able to made decisions on the way forward

The activities and therapies were very helpful to me. The people who ran the activities were very helpful, kind and considerate

It was good to meet people in the same position as me

I can not, and would not, try to find any fault with the Centre and its’ wonderful staff and Volunteers

Gently directing me to activities I would not have entertained previously but which were so beneficial

Felt more relaxed and able to cope with everyday life

Could not have asked for better treatment or care

I would love to be able to come back at times just to see the friendly faces

They are all lovely staff and it did me wonders going there and being able to talk and relax with people who care.

I was very satisfied with my treatment and therapist. The staff have always been very cheerful and helpful which helps enormously

I now feel I can cope. Your help and care have been wonderful, I feel I can move on with the support of my family and friends.

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Wellbeing Wednesday

Please come and join us for our next Wellbeing Wednesday on 16th January at 1.30pm.

Our monthly Wellbeing Wednesdays take place on the third Wednesday of each month here at the Centre and are open to any Trafford residents affected by cancer. Each session includes a relevant, helpful topic and discussions, followed by the opportunity to mingle and chat with others over a drink.

The December Wellbeing Wednesday included some festive foodie treats, and Story Tellers from the Success Stories Club entertained everyone.

We are currently recruiting for new volunteers to join our Centre team. Please follow the link below to access details and apply. Or for further information please contact our Volunteer Coordinator – Yasmine El-Gabry, on 0161 7462080.

We’ve been awarded the Macmillan Quality Environment Mark at the Macmillan Wellbeing Centre. This award was developed in collaboration with more than 400 people living with cancer, who helped to shape its criteria.

The Macmillan QEM recognises that the Macmillan Wellbeing Centre provides a welcoming and comfortable environment for people with cancer. It also acknowledges that we respect our visitors’ privacy, we treat you with dignity and that our facilities will help improve your well-being.